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Faculty, staff, and students of the Schar School of Policy and Government are adding their time and talent to the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Check back frequently to see the latest news as the Schar School addresses the crisis.
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Schar School Professor Hilton Root Awarded Fulbright Distinguished Chair for Studies in China
Schar School professor Hilton Root is only one of 40, out of 800, to be chosen for a Fulbright Distinguished Chair. He will study U.S.-China economic relations.
Will COVID-19 Inspire Bioterrorism or Biological Warfare?
Few in the biodefense industry have any doubts that the COVID-19 crisis is inspiring new interest in creating bioweapons.
A Problem of Power: Counterterrorism Efforts in Jeopardy, Says Ex-Terrorism Chief Russ Travers
Terrorism worries: Newly dismissed counterterrorism chief Russ Travers makes his first live appearance since firing.
Study: Contact Tracing Effective in Controlling Spread of Coronavirus
A new study by George Mason University researchers confirms the worst of the COVID-19 virus: Asymptomatic people are just as likely to spread the disease.
‘Social Justice in America’ Webinar Week Wrap Up
In case you missed it, here is a wrap up with links of a week’s worth of academic webinars on ‘Social Justice in America’ hosted by the Schar School of Policy and Government.
Representing America: How Social Justice Applies to Our Diplomatic Mission
Does the State Department take advantage of the U.S.’s strongest asset—its diversity—when representing the country around the world? Discuss.
Social Justice Panel: Exploring the Source of Unbalanced Economic Opportunities
Experts examine the causes of economic disparity among races in the U.S. in a revealing webinar.
Schar School’s Koblentz Joins Max Brooks, Others for Talk on Pandemics and, Yes, Zombies
In a July 24 webinar with biodefense scientists, zombies are being taken seriously, and with genuine academic rigor (mortis).
COVID-19: Are Domestic Violence Issues a By-Product of the Pandemic Lockdown?
Panelists discuss how COVID-19 and a spike in domestic violence may be interconnected from a theoretical and empirical points of view.
‘Social Justice in America’: Where Are Latinos and Immigrants in the Conversation?
In the discussion of race and race relations in the U.S., have the Latinos and immigrants been forgotten? Discuss.
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